Liberal British Columbia Senator Mobina Jaffer tabled Bill S-208, An Act to amend the Patent Act and the Food and Drugs Act (drugs for humanitarian purposes), which will help bring affordable life saving medicines to the developing world. Jaffer said that one and eight children living in Africa will not live past their fifth birthday … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) delivered a speech on social policy issues presented to local advocates and social service providers at the Vancouver, BC, YWCA. Rae said that the Liberals will fight for shared, sustainable prosperity and equality of opportunity for all Canadians. Rae added that addressing social barriers like poverty, mental … Read more
Liberal Seniors and Pensions critic Judy Sgro (York West, ON) issued a statement concerning the future of Old Age Security. Sgro said that retired Canadians and those approaching retirement have every reason to be worried after Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) attacked Old Age Security benefits during a speech at the World Economic … Read more
Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PE) is calling on Parliament to investigate consequences of the Perimeter Security Deal on Trade. Easter said that given that more than $1.6 billion of goods cross the border daily between the two countries, it is the government's responsibility to fully examine the implications of this initiative and … Read more
Liberal critic for Aboriginal Affairs Dr. Carolyn Bennett issued a statement on the Crown-First Nations Gathering. Bennett said that since coming into office in 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) has imposed an incremental, unilateral approach to the relationship with First Nations. Bennett added that what is needed now is not more of … Read more
Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul, ON) issued a statement concerning January 24, 2012, Crown-First Nations gathering. Bennett said that the Crown-First Nations gathering presents a historic opportunity for Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and his Conservative government to embrace a new partnership with First Nations and begin the process … Read more
Liberal Youth and Amateur Sport critic Justin Trudeau (Papineau, QC) issued a statement regarding the passing of Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke. Trudeau said that Burke made Canada proud, not just as she waved from the top of the podium, but with her fierce and unrelenting advocacy for the sport. Trudeau added that Burke single-handedly … Read more
Liberal Energy and Natural Resources critic David McGuinty (Ottawa South, ON) made a statement on the decision by U.S. President Barack Obama regarding the Keystone XL pipeline. McGuinty said the Liberal Party of Canada supports the sustainable development of natural resources. Nevertheless, large-scale developments like the Keystone XL pipeline, the oil sands or the Northern … Read more
Liberal Human Resources & Skills Development and Labour critic Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton-Canso, NS) made a statement regarding the ongoing labour dispute at Electro-Motive Canada. Cuzner said the situation at EMC demonstrates the need to review the Canada Investment Act to ensure that all large acquisitions by a foreign owner demonstrate a net benefit to … Read more
Liberal Fisheries critic Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PE) made a statement on the government’s decision to buy fancy new electronic tablets for senior managers at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, while the rest of the department undergoes significant cutbacks. MacAulay said it really is embarrassing that this government is going to cause further harm to … Read more
